Strategic Yield Management Lead — Insights Sprints

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking an experienced analytics-driven project leader to support Ford Blue and Model e product lines. You will drive high-priority strategic initiatives in 6–8 week sprints, applying structured problem-solving and advanced analytics to develop actionable recommendations.

You will access data, craft sprint narratives, and present concise implications to senior leadership while coordinating with cross-functional teams across Marketing, Brand, Product Marketing, Finance, and Ford Credit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, data analytics, statistics, mathematics, strategy, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in project management, including client-interfacing.
• Highly capable working in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Alteryx, SQL, Qlik, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of Marketing & Sales, including exposure to go to market strategy, brand marketing, field ops, sales, variable marketing, pricing, allocation, production, or supply chain.
• Executive communication experience (verbal & written).
• Demonstrated ability to structure an approach to complex problems and drive clarity on solutions.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Ford Blue and Model e product lines through high-priority strategic and profit projects.
• Work in 6–8 week Value Sprints focused on specific mandates.
• Apply structured problem-solving to sprints.
• Access and analyze data to develop solutions using advanced analytics tools and ad hoc data models.
• Assess enterprise-wide impact and sensitivity of sprint recommendations.
• Communicate analysis insights and implications.
• Guide and assist sprint analysts, ensuring work relates to the problem statement.
• Lead development of sprint narratives and succinct senior-level presentation materials.
• Establish sprint mandates and problem statements with key stakeholders.
• Structure team workstreams.
• Lead analysis and develop insights and decision implications.
• Deliver clear and actionable recommendations.
• Operate cross-functionally across Marketing & Sales, Brand, Product Marketing, General Management, GDI&A, Finance, and Ford Credit.
• Interact with leadership across Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro

Skills

Project management

Advanced analytics

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, data analytics, statistics, mathematics, strategy, or related field

Tools

Alteryx

SQL

Qlik

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Ford is seeking an experienced analytics-driven project leader to support Ford Blue and Model e product lines. You will drive high-priority strategic initiatives in 6–8 week sprints, applying structured problem-solving and advanced analytics to develop actionable recommendations.

You will access data, craft sprint narratives, and present concise implications to senior leadership while coordinating with cross-functional teams across Marketing, Brand, Product Marketing, Finance, and Ford Credit.